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What is the purpose of issuing a Request for Proposal?
What is the purpose of issuing a Request for Proposal?
- To select a vendor without competition
- To avoid Nigerian Content requirements
- To limit the number of eligible vendors
- To publicize procurement needs and obtain vendor proposals competitively (correct)
When would NNPC Limited request for at least three (3) and not more than ten (10) service providers to make proposals without placing any notice?
When would NNPC Limited request for at least three (3) and not more than ten (10) service providers to make proposals without placing any notice?
- For all services regardless of value
- For services with a value greater than N5m
- For services not related to procurement
- For services with a value less than N5m or threshold specified by Management (correct)
What should be included in the proposal format for Requests for Quotation?
What should be included in the proposal format for Requests for Quotation?
- A statement of qualifications, methodology, and time frame
- Only the cost for the service
- A statement of qualifications and understanding of NNPC Limited's needs
- A statement of qualifications, understanding of NNPC Limited's needs, methodology, time frame, and cost (correct)
What is the purpose of informing eligible vendors on procurement opportunities?
What is the purpose of informing eligible vendors on procurement opportunities?
What does Request for Proposals entail?
What does Request for Proposals entail?
What are the objectives of informing eligible vendors on procurement opportunities?
What are the objectives of informing eligible vendors on procurement opportunities?
What does NNPC Limited do when the value of services is minor?
What does NNPC Limited do when the value of services is minor?
What is included in the proposal format for Requests for Quotation?
What is included in the proposal format for Requests for Quotation?
What justifies the use of restricted tendering for procurement by NNPC Limited?
What justifies the use of restricted tendering for procurement by NNPC Limited?
Why does NNPC Limited inform eligible vendors on procurement opportunities?
Why does NNPC Limited inform eligible vendors on procurement opportunities?
Under what circumstances may NNPC Limited make direct requests for proposals to consultants?
Under what circumstances may NNPC Limited make direct requests for proposals to consultants?
What must the RFP document contain?
What must the RFP document contain?
What is the minimum response time required for RFPs published in media?
What is the minimum response time required for RFPs published in media?
What criteria does NNPC Limited use to evaluate proposals?
What criteria does NNPC Limited use to evaluate proposals?
What may NNPC Limited grant to domestic Contractors and Suppliers in line with Local Content regulation objectives?
What may NNPC Limited grant to domestic Contractors and Suppliers in line with Local Content regulation objectives?
What is a key performance indicator for NNPC Limited regarding the issue of RFPs?
What is a key performance indicator for NNPC Limited regarding the issue of RFPs?
What does the Supply Chain Function need to justify for public advertisement of an RFP?
What does the Supply Chain Function need to justify for public advertisement of an RFP?
What does SCM do after receiving an extract for an approved Contract Strategy from a Tenders Committee?
What does SCM do after receiving an extract for an approved Contract Strategy from a Tenders Committee?
Study Notes
- NNPC Limited may use restricted tendering for procurement if goods, works, or services are only available from a limited number of vendors or examining a large number of tenders would be disproportionate to the value of the contract.
- NNPC Limited may make direct requests for proposals to a limited number of consultants if the services are only available from a limited number of providers or examining a large number of proposals would be disproportionate to the value of the services.
- The Supply Chain Function must justify the need for public advertisement of a Request for Proposal (RFP) based on the new nature of the procurement need and the project estimate, or the lack of adequate confidence in the competence of registered vendors.
- The RFP document must contain an introduction, brief description of the procurement need, who may apply, suggested format for the vendor response, and compliance with Nigerian Content requirements, among other things.
- A minimum of 14 days response time is required for RFPs published in media to ensure sufficient notice to target vendors and adequate time to respond.
- NNPC Limited uses criteria, including qualifications, experience, financial capability, evidence of past performance, and community involvement, to evaluate proposals.
- NNPC Limited may grant a margin of preference to domestic Contractors and Suppliers for goods manufactured in Nigeria in line with Local Content regulation objectives.
- When a User Department receives an extract for an approved Contract Strategy from a Tenders Committee, they prepare a draft RFP and send it to SCM.
- SCM finalizes the RFP and sends it to the target list of vendors or prepares ITT/EOI Advert for external publication.
- SCM sends out the RFP/RFQ document to the target list of vendors via the approved communication channel.
- Evaluation Committee Terms of Reference and the tender document are inputs, while the RFP and the tender document are outputs.
- The timeliness in the issue of RFP is a key performance indicator for NNPC Limited.
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Test your knowledge of issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) with this quiz. Explore the guidelines for publicizing procurement needs and obtaining vendor proposals to achieve procurement objectives.
